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Cllr Paul Arnott re-elected as leader of EDDC

Councillor Paul Arnott has been re-elected as East Devon District Council Leader for seventh consecutive term.

The Leader spoke out about the challenge of delivering an ambitious programme of transformation against the backdrop of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Devon and...

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Race on to find Mojo a home before his 10th birthday

Could you be a match for Mojo? After more than 100 days at a Devon rescue sanctuary, this handsome Spaniel cross is starting to give up hope of ever finding a home.

With just weeks until his 10th birthday, staff at Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary are keeping everything crossed that the lovely Mojo will be settled in a loving home before his big day in October.

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How Are Devon’s Festivals Adapting to the Age of Live Streaming?

There have been various updates to the internet over the years, but few have had the same impact that live streaming has had. The medium is hugely popular across the UK, and it’s used for everything from social media to business.

With people now spending more time online than ever before, there’s a risk that real world events may attract fewer visitors. That’s why some festivals in...

Slide into action! Devon housebuilder launches competition for local youngsters to design a new playground

A local housebuilder is calling on the next generation of play experts in Devon to share their creativity and help design a new playground.

David Wilson Redrow South West, currently building at Romansfield in Okehampton and St Michael’s Meadow in Exeter, is launching The Junior Playmakers competition. Open to children aged 7–14 in Devon and across the UK, the competition invites...

Lights, Camera... Extension! Bovey Paradiso Arts Extends Share Offer Deadline to 30th September 2025 – to reach their dream target!!

Bovey Paradiso Arts has announced an exciting extension to its Community Share Offer, giving supporters until 30th September 2025 to invest in the town’s most ambitious arts and community project to date.

This extended deadline gives residents, friends, and arts lovers more time to be part of something truly transformational: a state-of-the-art auditorium and vibrant community arts...

A Dignified Commemoration of Esteemed Oddfellows Member from Plymouth

In a poignant and time-honoured gathering at Redruth’s historic Oddfellows Hall, the Riviera Provincial Lodge of Past Grands gathered to pay tribute to two beloved and long-serving members of the Plymouth and Truro District Lodge, Sisters Jean La Roche of Plymouth and Mavis Voisey of Redruth.

Both women were deeply revered within the local district, having devoted many years to the...

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Local bus drivers conquer Heli Hike

Five dedicated bus drivers from Torbay, Torquay, and Exeter have completed the gruelling Devon Heli Hike, raising an impressive £765.73 for Devon Air Ambulance — a life-saving charity that relies entirely on donations.

The team, made up of Brooke Taylor-Smith (Torquay), Ryan Burnitt, Mark Clifford, Karl Runciman (all Torbay), and Scott McMillan (Exeter), took on the South West Coast...

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Devon libraries explore meaning of freedom

Libraries across Devon are inviting communities to reflect on the question: What does freedom mean to you? This powerful conversation is part of a national programme marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

The project, Our Freedom: Then and Now, is a UK-wide initiative led by Future Arts Centres (FAC) in partnership with Libraries Connected and supported by Arts...

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Theatre ropes swing into action

In a heartwarming blend of creativity and sustainability, the Princess Theatre in Torquay has donated its retired fly ropes to Paignton Zoo, where they now serve as climbing enrichment for lemurs. These ropes, once essential in raising backdrops and scenery during countless stage productions, have found a second life in the Zoo’s Lemur Woods, offering new opportunities for the energetic...

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Barnstaple Hotel Reopens After Storm Damage with £2 Million Refurbishment

The Brend Collection has officially reopened the Barnstaple Hotel following a major £2 million project, prompted by damage caused by Storm Darragh in December 2024.

Aside from the roof works, the improvements include transformation of the hotel’s popular Health & Leisure facilities, now offering modern amenities and exciting new services for guests and members alike.

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Jim Jefferies returns to UK with new tour

One of the world’s most provocative and unfiltered comedians, Jim Jefferies, returns to the UK this autumn with his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter — including a stop at Plymouth Pavilions on 28 November 2025.

Known for his razor-sharp wit, boundary-pushing humour, and brutally honest storytelling, Jefferies has become a global comedy powerhouse. Though born in Australia...

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